Most Likely To Talk

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This daughter of mine said…

You know…it’s funny…but when I’m at work and there’s just me and one other person in the work room…I feel compelled…to strike up a conversation…hmmm…thought her mama…I wonder where she gets that…but obviously…should have really thought…the nut doesn’t fall far from the tree…

This old gal…has never been afraid to engage…chat…blab…likes conversation…connecting…making friends…this husband of mine patiently waiting…during chats with the waiter…the checkout kid…laundromat friends…

And so it is…camp girl me…dropping by the office every few days…at home away from home…to ask the office ladies a quick question…only to leave…20 minutes later…having gotten her fill of lady talk…with these new friends of mine…talk about weather…kids…school…camp pets…food…how awesome our husbands are…

Camp girl me appreciates these gals…worried a little that…oh no here she comes…we won’t get any work done for the next 20 minutes now…is uttered as she’s seen coming…but instead…a gift was made…by one of my lady friends…recognizing this old gal’s gift of gab…alleviating all those past fears…that retirement would be lonely…connections would be lost…

And this old gal…would have no one…to talk to…
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​And those new camp friends of mine…would agree…